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Vesper Sparrow

Pooecetes gramineus

Photo by janis
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Field Notes

Description:

Medium-sized sparrow, with few distinctive markings other than its bright white eye-ring. Mostly brown/tan, with streaking on its upper breast.

Habitat:

Hedgerow along open field

Notes:

Lack of a rufous underwing means this is likely an immature bird,

Reference Links:

Vesper sparrow, Vesper Sparrow, Identification, All About Birds - Cornell Lab of Ornithology

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